Progress made in the fight against substance abuse

The Hessequa Local Drug Action Committee (LDAC), operating under the banner of the Hessequa Municipality, has made notable progress in the fight against substance abuse in the region since its official launch earlier this year.

- Ben Snyman

The committee held its first formal meeting on 18 January last year and plays a key role in the implementation of the National Drug Master Plan (NDMP), as mandated by the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, No. 70 of 2008. This legislation requires municipalities to establish local structures that can effectively coordinate efforts to reduce substance abuse and related harm at community level.